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Jabari Brisport

Democratic, Working Families

Running as Candidate for

Senate District 25

Party Enrolled in

Democratic

Top Three Issues

  1. Guarantee quality, affordable housing to all
  2. Fully fund all public schools
  3. Combat climate change with ambitious policy

Current Occupation

Public School Teacher

Previous Occupation

SAT Teacher with Kaplan Test Prep

Education

New York University, Bachelor of Fine Arts; Yale University, Masters of Fine Arts

Organizational Affiliation

Democratic Socialists of America, Working Families Party, New York Communities for Change, Sunrise Movement NYC, LGBTQ Victory Fund, Member of UFT

Prior Public Experience

Public School Teacher at Medgar Evers Prep in Crown Heights

Candidate Statement

My family has lived in the district for three generations — this is my community and I know its struggles. My family raised me with a strong sense of justice, and I have used that sense of justice to build a career as an educator and organizer.

I’m ready to fight for this community, for these people. I believe everyone deserves a home. As a public school teacher, I believe my students deserve nothing less than the best. I know climate change is an existential threat, and I want our children to have a planet to live on.

I’m running as part of a team of Democratic Socialists, because I believe that change only happens when we work together. And I believe that when we fight together, we win.